Intermediate Platforms Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5) - Remote

Overview

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.

In Short

• Looking for an intermediate platforms engineer to help ship Unreal Engine 5 games across modern console platforms.
• Optimize performance and memory usage for console titles.
• Integrate and maintain UE5 features across platforms like Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
• Own automated packaging, deployment, and validation of builds.
• Ensure compliance with TRC/XR and support submissions to first-party partners.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve cross-platform issues.
• Improve efficiency of platform development by enhancing internal tools.
• Requires 3+ years of experience in C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Must have shipped at least one console title.
• Remote-friendly position within Canada with Pacific-time overlap.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing in C++ in Unreal Engine 4/5.
• BSc in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with console platform SDKs.
• Ability to diagnose and fix platform-specific issues.
• Familiarity with Perforce, Git, and CI systems.

Benefits

• Four-day work week.
• Support for in-studio and remote work arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.